NUC-N97
NUC-N97
NUC-N97
NUC-N97
NUC-N97

NUC-N97 NUC Motherboard

  • Intel® Alder Lake-N Processors N97
  • 1 x 260-pin SO-DIMM DDR4 3200 MHz , up to 32GB
  • 6 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x M.2 Key M, 1 x M.2 Key E, 1 x COM, 1 x SATA3
  • 2 x Realtek 2.5 Gigabit LAN
  • Supports Triple display, 2 x HDMI 2.0b, 2 x DP 1.4a (from Type-C)
  • TPM 2.0 onboard IC
  • 9V~19V DC-In
Datasheet
Specification

Processor System

CPU Intel® Alder Lake-N Processors N97
Chipset MCP
BIOS AMI SPI 256 Mbit

Form Factor

Dimensions NUC (4.09-in x 4.02-in x 1.4-in, 10.4 cm x 10.2 cm x 3.6 cm)

Memory

Technology Single Channel DDR4 3200 MHz
Capacity 32GB
Socket 1 x 260-pin SO-DIMM

Graphics

Controller Intel® UHD Graphics
HDMI HDMI 2.0b
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
DisplayPort DisplayPort 1.4a, DP++
Max resolution up to 4096x2160@60Hz
MultiDisplay Triple-Display (Included 2 outputs from Type-C)

Expansion Slot

M.2 1 x M.2 (Key E, 2230) with PCIe x1, USB 2.0

Audio

Interface Realtek ALC256, High Definition Audio.

Ethernet

Controller/ Speed LAN1: Realtek RTL8125BG with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
LAN2: Realtek RTL8125BG with 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps
Connector 2 x RJ-45

Front I/O

USB 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C, 5V/3A, Supports DP 1.4a display output)
Audio 1 (headphone & microphone jack)

Rear I/O

HDMI 2 x HDMI 2.0b
Ethernet 2 x 2.5 Gigabit LAN
USB 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A)
DC Jack 1

Internal Connector

USB 2 x USB 2.0 (1 x 2.00 pitch header)
COM 1 x COM(RS232/422/485)

Security

TPM TPM 2.0 onboard IC

Storage

M.2 1 x M.2 (Key M, 2242/2260/2280) with PCIe Gen3 x1 and SATA3 for SSD
*M.2 Key M 2280(Supported by bracket)
SATA 1 x SATA3.0 (6.0 Gb/s)

Watchdog Timer

Output From Super I/O to drag RESETCON#
Interval 256 Segments, 0, 1, 2, ...255sec

Power Requirements

Input PWR 9V~19V DC-In Jack
Power On AT/ATX Supported
- AT : Directly PWR on as power input ready
- ATX : Press button to PWR on after power input ready

Environment

Operating Temp -20ºC ~ 70ºC
Storage Temp -40° C ~ 85° C
Operating Humidity 5% ~ 90%
Storage Humidity 5% ~ 90%

Accessories

Bulk Package 2 x SCREW M2*2,D=5 (13G020302031AK)
1 x NUT M2 H=5.5mm (13G020195070AK)
1 x NUT M2 H=6.5mm (13G0201950B0AK)
1 x NUT M2 H=3.35mm (13G020271020AK)
1 x COM Cable (14G000000340AK)
1 x SATA Data/Power Cable (14G000104503AK)

The specification is subject to change without notice in advance. The brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Any configuration other than original product specification is not guaranteed.

Support

OS:

Description Information OS Date Download
Description [Beta] Intel Management Engine driver ver:16.50.22.1715 Information

Size: 8680 Kib
Version:16.50.22.1715
SHA256:0febde3ef6c0d3252e10052041e0bc6c40e902567732296de59e8c0d5978ca77
Filename:Intel Management Engine driver ver16.50.22.1715.zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 , Win 10 x 64 Date 2026-08-05 Download
Description [Beta] Intel HID Event Filter ver:2.2.2.18 Information

Size: 801 Kib
Version:2.2.2.18
SHA256:986ca3ce09fc796ce5aa893a66eaae8e090a2e8bf6c08241f36f294abebf6d15
Filename:Intel HID Event Filter ver2.2.2.18
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 , Win 10 x 64 Date 2026-07-28 Download
Description Intel Serial IO driver ver:30.100.2229.4_v2 Information

Size: 3120Kib
Version:30.100.2229.4_v2
SHA256: c84e2388917704e07b275598ec9e54b3abe0099fb73f1d7e726eb8a0cc411746
Filename:SerialIO(v30.100.2229.4_v2).zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 , Win 10 x 64 Date 2023-05-25 Download
Description Realtek Lan driver ver: 10059_06222022 Information

Size: 4891Kib
Version:10059_06222022
SHA256: 3bad427da6e9218dd0f3b539bd53f86aa1e3cf4a938688c8a9c27574a84aefb8
Filename:Realtek_LAN(v10059_06222022).zip
Release Note

OS Win 11 x 64 , Win 10 x 64 Date 2023-05-25 Download
Version Update BIOS Under / How to Update Description Information Date Download
Version 1.80 Update BIOS Under / How to Update BIOS Description Support AI-OOB-LITE Kit Information

Size: 6478 KiB    

SHA1: 90da6b900015ca4df9a9ca770ab7235cae4d58e5

Date 2026-06-25 Download
Version 1.80 Update BIOS Under / How to Update Windows Description Support AI-OOB-LITE Kit Information

Size: 7247 KiB    

SHA1: 9ae857e49d487d7e3dd050930a99bd048e8b29a5

Date 2026-06-25 Download
Version 1.70 Update BIOS Under / How to Update BIOS Description Support LVFS update Information

Size: 6478 KiB    

SHA1: 5F92290869A1088C059076DA1D8E3D36CAE81C14

Date 2025-11-27 Download
Version 1.70 Update BIOS Under / How to Update Windows Description Support LVFS update Information

Size: 7269 KiB    

SHA1: 84F426E812677E66CDCC7DBE4C108FB9AE277A9D

Date 2025-11-27 Download
Version 1.60 Update BIOS Under / How to Update BIOS Description Enhance system compatibility Information

Size: 6477 KiB    

SHA1: F9EFB5E7CD8CC0EE5091E83C2C5CB1566BFE804D

Date 2024-07-03 Download
Version 1.60 Update BIOS Under / How to Update Windows Description Enhance system compatibility Information

Size: 7268 KiB    

SHA1: D475D280A99BA188F0E6B97EE2A98EA7194DE7EC

Date 2024-07-03 Download

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Description Language Date Download
Description User Manual Language English Date 2023-11-13 Download
Description Jumpers and Headers Setting Guide Language English Date 2023-04-24 Download
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